Quick Facts About Ketchikan Lakes Dam
Ketchikan Lakes Dam Map
Ketchikan Lakes Dam Information
Ketchikan Lakes Dam is a rockfill dam located about 2 miles from Ketchikan, Ak, Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska.
The dam, which is on the Ketchikan Creek River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Water Supply benefits.
The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1957 and is currently owned by City of Ketchikan.
Ketchikan Lakes Dam Structure
The Ketchikan Lakes Dam is approximately 1,163 feet (354 m) long, 34 feet (10 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).
Ketchikan Lakes Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 11,463 acre-ft (14,139 Ml) and maximum capacity of 13,300 acre-ft (16,405 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 632 acres (256 ha) and the total catchment area is 8 square miles (21 square kilometres).
Ketchikan Lakes Dam Spillway
The dam has a 100.25 feet (31 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 7500 cubic feet per second (212 cubic metres per second).
Ketchikan Lakes Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams
| Ketchikan Lakes Dam Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska |
Hoover Dam Clark County, Nevada |
Grand Coulee Dam Okanogan County, Washington |
Theodore Roosevelt Dam Maricopa County, Arizona |
Glen Canyon Dam Coconino County, Arizona |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height (ft) | 34 | 730 | 550 | 357 | 216 |
| Length (Ft) | 1,163 | 1,244 | 5,673 | 6,920 | 1,565 |
| Storage Volume (acre-ft) | 13,300 | 30,237,000 | 9,562,000 | 3,540,000 | 29,875,000 |
| Drainage Area (sq miles) | 8 | 167,800 | 74,100 | 3,611 | 108,355 |
Ketchikan Lakes Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Ketchikan Lakes Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 17:25 |
| Sunrise | 04:27 |
| Sunset | 21:17 |
| Temperature (°F) | 71 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 71 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 7 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1015 |
| Humidity (%) | 58 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 7 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Ketchikan Lakes Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 52 | 71 | 66 | 1017 | 63 | 8 | 10 | WNW | 0 | - |  |
| Fri | 53 | 71 | 68 | 1013 | 53 | 6 | 8 | NNW | 0 | - |  |
| Sat | 50 | 61 | 58 | 1020 | 73 | 4 | 6 | WNW | 0 | - |  |
| Sun | 50 | 67 | 64 | 1021 | 52 | 7 | 10 | WNW | 0 | - | |
| Mon | 52 | 71 | 68 | 1019 | 54 | 6 | 10 | WNW | 0 | - | |
| Tue | 53 | 72 | 69 | 1019 | 54 | 8 | 10 | NW | 0 | - | |
| Wed | 55 | 73 | 71 | 1017 | 53 | 6 | 8 | WNW | 0 | - | |
| Thu | 56 | 72 | 71 | 1014 | 53 | 5 | 6 | WNW | 0 | - | |
Ketchikan Lakes Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Ketchikan Lakes Dam is in Alaska.
Ketchikan Lakes Dam is in Ketchikan Gateway County.
Ketchikan Lakes Dam is 34 feet high.
Ketchikan Lakes Dam is 1,163 feet long.
More Dams in Ketchikan Gateway County:
Ketchikan Lakes DamLake Connell Dam
Swan Lake Dam
Upper Silvis Dam
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Annex Creek DamBlue Lake Dam
Bradley Lake Dam
Cooper Lake Dam
Crystal Lake Dam
Eklutna Dam
Fort Knox Tailings Dam
Fort Knox Water Dam
Green Lake Dam
Ketchikan Lakes Dam
Lake Connell Dam
Moose Creek Dam
Red Dog Tailings Back Dam
Red Dog Tailings Main Dam
Salmon Creek Dam
Solomon Gulch Dam
Swan Lake Dam
Terror Lake Dam
Upper Silvis Dam
Condition Assessment Classification
Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor
A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams